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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
Civil eorvce Appointments.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The statement
prepared at the Interior Department shows
that from Jan. 10, 1886. to July, 1887, there
were 2G5 civil service appointments made in
the department. exclusive of 21 transfers
and l reinstatement OF this number a
We're from Pennsylvania, % from New
York, 81 from Illinois, 10 from Indiana, II
rom Ohio, II from Tennessee, 10 from
Maryland, 10 from the District Of Columbia,
each from Massachusetts,. Kentucky, Iowa,
Arkansas. Missouri, Virginia and Wiscon-
Sin, and 6 each from Mississippi, Michigan,
Alabama and roxas.
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A Crash Near Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Aug. GA col
lision occurred ono mile from this city be-
tween switch engine and passenger train,
on the East Tennessee railroad, yesterday.
John Burgess, the passenger engineer, saw
the engine coming, but the air-brakes were
detective and the speed OF the train could
not be lessened before the collision occurred
Engineer Burgess and William Bradon, his
fireman, were fatally injured while attempt
ing to leap from the train. Cars we're piled
upon the track, and the escape of the pas
sengers with their lives is miraculous
Many, however were hurt. Some may die
from their wounds
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AN ANGLO-FRENCH TILT.
The Latter Declines to Fix a Time for
Quitting the New Hebrides.

PARIS, Aug. 9.--Le Paris announces that
the English government has requested of NJ.
Flourens, Minister of Foreign Affairs, that
France name the date for the evacuations
by France of the New Hebrides, and that
NJ Flourens declined to do so until France
shall be informed of the nature of Eng
lands policy in regard TO Egypt, and as TO
the naturalization of the Suez Canal.
ENGLAND'S ATTITUDE.
LONDON, Aug 9.-Sir j. Ferguson, Par
hamentary Secretary of Foreign Affairs,
stated i'll the House of Commons this after
noon that England had never acquiesced in
the presence of French troops in the New
Hebrides He added that the English gov
ernment were unwilling to believe that the
French occupation of the New Hebrides
would long continue, and declared that the
government would in no wise consent that
the withdrawal of the French from the
New Hebrides should be postponed until an
agreement respecting the naturalization Of
the Suez canal had been reached.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
A WINE sELLER CONVICTED.
VOOLFOLK WEAKENING.
A Belief That He Will Yet Confess the
Crime.

NTlIIlc.
MACON, Ga, Aug 9.--Interest in the
Voolfolk butchery continues unabated. 1t
is the topic of the town. In the absence of
any additional facts there is much talk 1t
is stated that the letter written by Tom
Voolfolk the night before the crime to his
wife has been brought to light, and that it
contains the admission of his intention 10
commit the deed. This is not given as u
fact. There is quite a division among the
lawyers here on the subject of Voolfolk s
defense. The bar is about divided, half say
ing they would decline TO take his case if
offered. From general information
gathered tho impression prevails
here that Voolfolk Is weakening
under the terrible mental strain, evidenced
particularly in his sudden aversion to dis
cussing the bloody particulars. IL Is thought
by many that ne will yet confess. His
wIfe's mother, Mrs Byrd, was in the city
to-day. She appeared supremely indifferent
TO her son-in-law's condition, and discu 'sed
the newspaper accounts Of the crime Flip
PANTY 1t Is quite evident she has no in
terest or sympathy in the matter one way
or the other.
\NISBETr REFUSES TO DEFEND IITlf.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. There is nothing
new from Voolfolk to-day. Judge Nisbett
has declined TO undertake his case. He re-
ceived letter to-day from an uncle of the
prisoner begging him as u friend of the
family not to defend him.
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AUGUSTA, Aug. 9.--Eighty-one reports
received by the Augusta Cotton Exchange
from seven counties in Carolina, and twenty
in Georgia, show that the crop Is damaged
from excessive rains, causing rust, shedding,
and in some localities worms. On the low
lands contiguous TO the rivers and streams,
overfiows have done serious damage,
and further rains which would cause high
water again, would result i'm total loss of all
the crops so situated The damage already
done is estimated at from 10 TO 80 per cent
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we pirmingham md Atlantic.

MACON, Ga, Aug. 9.--Mai. j. A. A..
West, General Manager Of the Birming-
before the Macon Board of Trade, and OK
planned ia detail the progress of the work,
and the general advantages that would re-
suit 10 this city by the operation of the line.
The board appointed a committee TO appear
before the City Council tonight 10 petition
a donation of eight acres OF the city's reserve
on which TO build the shops Of the railroad,
and also TO obtain rght-of-way i'm the city
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Avn Attempt 10 wreck . Train.

CHICAGO, Aug. IA special from Daven-
port, Ia., says: Gan attempt was made yes
terday 10 wreck an east-bound passenger
train on the Chicago. Rock Island and Pa
cific road near Iown City. The plot seems
10 have been TO precipitate the train into the
Iowa river AS the train approached the
long bridge over the stream the engineer
observed the displacement Of the rails
few lengths from the bridge and managed
to bring the train TO o full stop before
reaching the structure. On investigating IL
was fo1nd that the spikes had been pulled
from three rails, which would have thrown
the train into the river
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
FRANCE AND KATKOFF.
Prince Krapotkine Pro ests Against
the HonOrs Paid Him.

Prince Krapotkine Pro ests Against
the HonOrS Paid Him.
PARIS, Aug. 9.-Prince Krapotkine has
written an indignant letter to NJ Rochefort
protesting against the great enthusiasm of
Republican France for Katkoff. M. Roche
fort refuses to publish the letter, which he
begs to be excused from endorsing,
though he says that as Socialist
he agrees with its contents. He concludes
his reference TO the letter with this COM
ment: ''Who shall say that we will not be
compelled to talk German in our old days?
Anybody who will save us from that shame
will be worthy of gratitude"
KATKOFFS GRAVE.
Moscow, Aug. 9.-M. Deroulede to-day
placed upon KatSoff's grave the wreath sent
by the French Patriotic League and then
delivered an oration.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-George Washing
ton Gusts Lee, son of Con. Robert f. Lee
Major General in the Confederate army,
President Of Washington and Lee Univer-
sly, is quite i'll Surgeon Gen. John T.
hamilton, of the Marine Hospital Service
VINO went down TO attend him, pronounces
him better.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
SUICIDE OF A MURDERER.
He Cuts an Artery in his Arm and
BleedS to Death.

ST LOUIS, Aug. 9.-Jerry Pageles, the
murderer of Samuel Kohn, for which he
was under sentence to be hanged Friday,
Aug. IL, committed suicide in his cell last
night by cutting an artery of his left arm
above the elbow. 1t appears tnat after cut
ting his arm he wrapped a towel around it
allowing one end to rest in bucket in his
cell that the dripping of the blood might not
attract attention. When his cell was visited
at 5 o'clock this morning he was dead
Pageles killed Samuel Kohn Nov. 10, 1885,
because the latter who was a salesman for
a rival tannery, secured some of Pageles'
trade. The case after passing through all
the State courts, was appealed to Justice
Harlan, and again last Saturday to Justice
Miller for writ of error. 1t was denied in
each case, and Pageles escaped the gallows
by suicide.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
A Revival Tent Attacked.

ST. PAUL, Aug GA Winona (Minn.)
Ss2?ecial says: 1.-THE tent in which Rev.
Messrs Hosler and Schulz, Seven Day Ad-
Nentists from Nebraska. were holding
revival services was attacked by mob OF
Nv Fernans and Poles Sunday night and
pulled down. The congregation resisted
ana free hght ensted, in which several
parsons were hurt. Tho villagers refused TO
allow ths religious services 70 be hold"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
prospects of O Cable War.

NEW YORK, Aug. 0.--Gen. l.. NJ Barlow
says that nothing was done to-day in refer
ence TO the readjustment of cable rates. al
though the managers Of every company are
anxious TO have a material increase in the
present figures "The Commercial Com
nany.n said Mr.. Barlow, ''is willing 10 20 to
dOc., no higher" He further said that il
the rate was not fixed at about that figure
the public must not be surprised 10 see rates
at &C. within few days.
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ASLEEP on THE TRACK.
A Negr o's Legs Cut Off by a Train
and Death Follows.

MACON, Ga, Aug. 9.-Henry Warner, a
negro fireman on gravel train, was crushed
10 death this morning at 10 O'Clock while
sleeping ON the the track of the East Tennes-
see, Virginia and Georgia railroad, near the
foot Of First street He was run over by
tho down night passenger train from At
lanta duo here ut II O'clock, but which was
delayed until nearly 2 O'Clock. When
Warner was found his back was
lying up against the side of the
enhancement and his legs were across the
track ia evidently went 10 sleep in that
position. The head and body were not at
oil injured. but his legs were terribly mashed
and mangled. One foot was cut entirely
of, and was found lying on the ground at
least six feet from the body. Warner died
In about an hour after he was first run over.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
LEAPING FROM FIRE.
Members of Band Caught in Blaz-
ing Warehouse.

ing Warehouse.
CONCORD, N H., Aug. 9--Fire occurred
in large warehouse here tonight. Eight
members OF the Third Regiment Band were
practcing in thoir rooms in the fourth story
when the fire broke out. Some jumped from
the windows, while Others hung 10 the win
dow sills until the flames compelled them TO
let go, and drop b. the str, ct. "a distance of
thirty feet All were injured, as follows:
William II. Garyin, both limbs broken and
back badly hurt.
John Kent, limb and ankle broken.
William p. Dudley, jaw broken and wrists
badly sprained.
Sylvester 7. Ford, leg bruised and head
burned
o. w. Crowel, both ankles badly sprain-
ed
Brenton J. Cole, both hands, face and
back severely burned.
John d. Bartlett, flesh wounds on the
hand and body.
The loss on the building win not exceed
AZ ono
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
Prince Ferdinand,s Programme.

VIENNA, Aug. On. Natchevitch, the
Bulgarian Foreign Minister, accompanied
by Prince Ferdinand, of Saxe-Coburg-
Gotha and his retinue has started for Bull
garia. 1t is officially announced that Prince
Ferdinand has been permitted to retire
from the Austrian army. Prince Ferdi-
nand will go to Turnseverin, where he will
embark for Widdm. At the latter place he
will develop his programme and explain his
reasons for acting III opposition to Russia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
FIRE AFTER A DROUGrH.
Woods and Prairies Ablaze in Michigan
and Wisconsin.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Dispatches to-
night report innumerable fires in the woods
and prairies of the drought stricken section
of Northern Illinois, Wisconsin and Mich
igan. No loss of life is reported, nor very
heavy loss of property in any particular
locality, but the aggregate losses are i'm
mense and the gravity Of the situation lies
in the condition of the country. In several
instances the inhabitants of towns and vii
lagos have been obliged to fight the flames
in the woods upon the very limits of their
settlements. The fire department of Grand
Haven, Mich, was called out to protect the
city from fire which is yet burning upon
the outskirts of the city A great deal of
and Wisconsin
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
RECORDS OF THE RUNNERS.
Several Good Races at Saratoga and
Monmouth Park


SARATOGA, Aug. 9.-This was the ninth
regular day of the meeting. The weather
was fine, the track in good condition, and
the attendance was the largest of the season.
The events were as follows:
FIRST RACE-Mle Bowie's chestnut geding
won, with j. j. Healy second. Time 1:47
SECOND RACE-Virgin stakes for two year-olds;
five furongS. Emperor, of Norfolk, won. with
Satan second, and King Fish third. Time 1:03l5.
THIRD RAcE-Free handicap sweepstakes;
one and one-quarter miles. Wary won, with
EllIwood second, and Banburg third. Time 211.
FOURTH RAcu--Selling race; threequarters of
a mile. Ben Thompson won, with LeleX second,
and Col Owens third. Time 116.
FIFTH RAcE-Trouble stakes; about two and
one quarter miles Wheatly won, with Tennes-
see second, and Referee third. Time 4:27.
MONMOUTH PARK.
NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-Eo-days races at
Monmouth Park were as follows;
FIRST TRAcE-Three-quarters of mile Eolian
won, with Brait second, and Florence e. third.
Time 1:15.
SECOND RAcE-Three- quarters of a mile. Sir
Dix won. with Austrienne second, and Ford
ham third. Time 116.
THIRD RACE-Mile The Bard won, with
Preciosa second, and Climax third Time
1:43a4.
FOURTH RAcE-One and oneeighth miles. Bel
videre won, with Ponsico second, and Eurus
third. Time 1:571a
faIlon won, with The Bourbon second, and
Enigma third. Time 2:07.
SIXTH RACE-One and three-qnarter miles,
over seven hurdles. Sam Emory won, with
Meutmore second, and jim McGowan third
Time 3:06.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
B,rmin9ham's New Railroad.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Aug. 0-Tho Birm-
ingham and Northwestern Railroad Com
pany was organized here to-day by the cleo
ton of T. NJ. r. Talcott, Of Mobile, as
President. II. Tacon, Of Mobile, as Secre-
tary and Treasurer, and Tom lnge, OF Cor
ipth, Miss, rs General Counsellor. The
road is projected from here TO Corinth and
has already been surveyed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
Struck hv Lightning.

JEsUP, GA Aug 9.--During thunder
storm yesterday evening bolt of lightning
descended and struck II. X. Walkers kitchen,
setting fire to IT, The flames did but slight
damage. Two negro boys who were In the
XII tchen at the time were knocked senseless
for a minute or two. One of them was
thrown under the stove. Otherwise no one
was injured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
NOURISHED A VIPER.
A Woman Kills Her Mother Because
She Couldn't Get Her Money.

A Woman Kills Her Mother Because
She Couldn't Get Her Money.
CHICAGO, Aug. "a special from Law
renee, Kan, says: Last Saturday Mrs
Mary Rawlinson, aged 81 years, arrived in
Oswego from Augusta, Kan, intending to
reside with her daughter, Mrs Harvey
Willis. After day or two the old lady
quarrelled with her daughter, who wanted
to get possession Of her mothers money, of
which she possessed considerable amount.
Monday morning the two women had dis
graceful quarrel in which Mrs. Willis
grabbed her mother by the hair, threw her
violently to the floor and beat aud kicked
her until she became unconscious In
few hours the injured woman died from the
effects of her injuries. She died while die
tating a will to exclude her unnatural
daughter from receiving any Of her prop
erty. Mrs. Willis wHs arrested"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
BLAINE IN IRELAND.
He Will Collect Material for Cam
naipn Haran puaS

He Will Collect Material for Cam
paign Harangues.
LONDON, Aug. 9-James G. Blaine, with
his wife and daughters, left Glasgow yester-
day and crossed to Belfast, proceeding
thence to Dublin, where they arrived last
evening Mr.. Blaine intends TO spend some
time in Ireland as he desires to take quiet
look around and examine into the condition
Of tho country He says his experience
thus far Of European society has not recon
ciled him to the order of things on this side
of the ocean. Among the institution of
Great Britain he misses the spring and nerve
characteristic of America.
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HORRORS OF A sHIPwRECK.
Several Drown at Once-Two Sailors
Go Mad and Jump Into the Sea.


Go Mad and Jump Into the Sea.
ALBUQUERQUE, n. NJ, Aug. 9.--An
Anogales special says: "Thc sloop Sarah,
owned and commanded by Abraham Batjn-
arim, left Mueljo July rs. The vessel had
ON board the captain his wife, two children
and niece and Supt. Hale, Of the Baltimore
Copper mill at Santa Rosa, and a crew of
five men. While between San Pedro and
Martinez the vessel was struck by the heavy
surf and capsized All on board persisted
excepting the captain, three sailors and
10y, who saved themselves by
climbing on the bottom of the sloop. On
July 80 two sailors became crazy, and said
they were going ashore and Immediately
plunged overheard They had no sooner
struck the water than sharks devoured them.
The captain, one sailor and the boy re
mained on the bottom Of the vessel eight
days. sustaining life by catching turtles that
would come near and sucking their blood.
They were rescued la most pitiable CON
dition by the sIoop Refugee
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
Freight Trains Collide.

BoRDEvrowN, N. j., Aug. IA collision
between two freight trains ON the Jersey
Central railroad occurred at White Hill to
day. IL was causel by the neglect of a tele-
graph operator, WHO was asleep at his post.
Fireman George r. Powell of Jersey City,
was killed. and Engineer William Fagsn, of
Camden, and Wesley Nichols, Of jersey
City, were seriously injured james Barber,
a freight brakeman, of Columbus, was also
seriously injured A dozen cars and both
engines were wrecked.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
Escambia's Offices.

PENSACOLA, FLA, Aug. 9-Information
received from Tallahassee, Fla, to-day an
nounce the following appointments: John
9. Avery, to be Judge Of the Criminal Court;
McAllister, to be clerk. The appointments
meet with general approval
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
McDonnld Granted a supers edeas.

CHICAGO, Aug. 9---The Appellate Court
this afternoon granted suporsedeas in tho
case of 4. $. Mcdonald. The case cannot
now be reached until the October term.
THIS decision applies TO McGarigle as well
as Mcdonald, though he has not taken any
part In the application. The exceedingly
prompt action taken by Judges McAlister
and Moran was a surprise 10 the State, and
10 the defendants counsel. A motion to adv
nit the boodler TO bail was denied
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
Lamar to be q Justice.

NAsHINGToN, Aug. 9-The Appoint
mont Of Secretary Lamar us an Associate
Justice Of the United States Supreme Court
% succeed the late Judge Woods, has been
determined upon. it is understood, but it
Will probably not be made until Congress
meets IN order that Secretary Lamar may
,n,e confirmed before he goes on the bench.
ms successor has not as yet been determined
uUOu
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RonlanGer Criticised.

PARIS, Aug. 9.-The newspapers condemn
Gen. Bonlangers letter to his seconds as an
attempt to reopen the question which every
body considered. They charge that his OBJ
iect in writing the letter was to keep his
name prominent before the public. 1t is
not expected that NJ. Ferry will make any
,.,-nlnr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
Death at Eastman.

EASTMAN, GA, Aug. 9.-After suffering
for several months with a throat affection
TINT finally took root in the lungs, Mrs J.
f. Dclacy quietly passed away this evening
at O'Clock, and gloom is cast over tho
entire community. She leaves a husband
and two orphan children, besides one
adopted child of dead sister of Mrs. De.
lacy's
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Hanged To a Tree.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, Aug 0.--Charles
Williams, who was confined In the jail OF
Logan county for the murder Of James
Aldrige, Surveyor Of the county few days
ago, was taken from Jail last evening by
citizens and hanged 20 a treo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
CITY OFFICIALS ARRESTED.
Failure to Keep the Streets in Order
Exasperates the People.

EXasperaCeS tne People.
WnKEsDARnE, PA, Aug. 0.-Mayor SUIT
ton, nineteen Councilmcn and the Street
Commissioner were arrested this morning
on complaint of citizens residing in the
Third and Sixth wards for failing to keep
the streets in those wards in order, and for
allowing stagnant water to ac-
cumulate, from which foul smells
arise, dangerous 30 the health
of the community in that part of tho city
and harmful TO property interests. Consid-
erable excitement was manifested when the
entire municipal body was marched before
Alderman Parsons and held TO answer in
800 each. The Councilmen went bail for
one another, and the Chief Of Police for tho
Mayor and Street Commissioner.
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DE barry LINE NOT SOLD YET.
FLoRIDA's COMMISSIONERS.
Gov. Perry's Private Secretary Sweare
Them In-The Encampment.

wv L OIL llNbbO oOOt Cbdi - .
Them InThe Encampment.
TAILAHAssEE, FLA, Aug. 9.-To-day
l.. b. Wombwell, notary public and private
secretary to Gov. Perry, administered the
and Hines, as Railroad Commissioners for
the State of Florida. Judge McWhorter
was chosen president of the board and John
G. Ward, of Milton, was elected secretary.
1t was expected that Judge McWhorter
would be placed at the head of the commits
sion and he will prove a most excellent one.
Mr. Ward is an able and industrious gentle
man, who is well qualified for his delicate
task Judge McWhorter serves four years,
Judge Vann three, and Mr.. Hinestwo.
The Governor has ordered an encamp-
ment of the State troops at Pablo Beach
from Aug % to 80
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Fire in o Packing House.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Aug. 9.-Fire this
morning in the packing house of I. M. Sin
clair a. Co, destroyed the saughtering de-
partment and tank room. The loss Is $780,
60O end tho insurance So, 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-10
A village Nearly Wiped out

SAND BEACH, Mon, Aug 0.--The VIII
lage OF s;andusky. the county seat of Sani-
lac county, was nearly wiped out by fire
this morning, which originated in the
swamps south of the village. The principal
business plaaas arc ali eena
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Interest Prepayment.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Applications for
Brepayment of interest under Secretary
ssWrchild's recent circular were received to-
uoy on bonds amounting TO $685. 900,
ulaklng the total TO date S6,6I2,2 $50.
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Boston,s First Bale.

BosToS, GA, Aug. 9.-The first bale of
new cotton marketed in this county was
brought in to-day by Y. w. Howell. 1t sold
for 94c., classed as middling and was
bought by ID. x. Blood.
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LANGSTON'S TRIAL.
A Doctor Forced to Admit That Death
Was Probably Inevitable.

Was Probably Inevitable.
PETERSBURG, VA, Aug. 9.-The wit
nesses for the defense occupied the stand in
the Langston trial to day. DR.. May, an
expert, was rigidly examined by the prose
cutor. He expressed himself as opposed to
the operation of laparotomy as performed
on Ruffin as one attended with too much
danger 1t is very simple and would be
more in favor with doctors but for its dan
ger. The doctor favored the old plan of
treating penetrating gun-shot wounds of
the abdomen. He admitted, however, that
Ruffins wound would have proved fatal un-
der either plan.
NEGROES TO THE RESCUE.
John z. Moore, colored witness, de-
clared that in his belief the doctors did not
exercise the proper care in their operation
on Ruffin. He said the table on which the
patient was placed was 50 short that his
legs hung over, and that he complained that
the doctors were hurting him. Another
colored witness declared that when Langs-
ton shot Ruilin was advancing upon him
with upraised arms, and that Langston was
retaliating